Ice cap climates over ocean areas have warmer winters than ice cap climates over land areas because

A) water is colder than land.
B) the ice is perfectly smooth, without any cracks or holes.
C) year-round ice does not perfectly insulate the surface from the warmer water below.
D) ice is not present year-round.


Answer: C

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